Cords

Cords Meaning & Origin

About Cords
The surname Cords is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kort" or "kurt," meaning "short." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone of short stature or a descriptive name for someone who had a short temper or a quick, abrupt manner. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Cords is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Cords: 560
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 39281
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cords based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Cords is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRTS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0632
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AO1 R D Z
🌐 IPA
/kɔrdz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C632

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cords in Braille

Here's how to represent Cords in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Cords in braille

How to sign the name Cords using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Cords using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Cords in sign language

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